Saba Capital Management, L.P. Increases Stake in BlackRock Health Sciences Trust II

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On October 25, 2023, Saba Capital Management, L.P. (Trades, Portfolio), a New York-based firm, added 4,724,051 shares of BlackRock Health Sciences Trust II (BMEZ, Financial) to its portfolio. The shares were acquired at a price of $13.41 per share, making the total number of shares held by the firm in BMEZ 11,244,621. This transaction has increased the firm's position in the traded stock to 10.41% and has a 3.87% impact on its portfolio.

About Saba Capital Management, L.P. (Trades, Portfolio)

Saba Capital Management, L.P. (Trades, Portfolio) is a firm that operates out of 405 Lexington Avenue, New York. The firm's investment philosophy is centered around a diversified portfolio with a focus on the Financial Services and Technology sectors. As of the date of this article, the firm's equity stands at $3.84 billion. The firm's top holdings include Templeton Global Income Fund(GIM, Financial), BlackRock Capital Allocation Trust(BCAT, Financial), and BlackRock Health Sciences Trust II(BMEZ, Financial).1717393053448204288.png

BlackRock Health Sciences Trust II Overview

BlackRock Health Sciences Trust II (BMEZ, Financial) is a closed-end management investment company based in the USA. The company's investment objective is to provide total return through a combination of current income and long-term capital appreciation. It seeks to achieve this by investing at least 80% of its total assets in equity securities of energy and natural resources companies and equity derivatives with exposure to the energy and natural resources industry. The company operates as a single segment and has a market capitalization of $1.44 billion. The stock's current price is $13.35.1717393031897870336.png

BlackRock Health Sciences Trust II's Stock Performance

The stock's PE Percentage stands at 27.30. Since its IPO, the stock has seen a price change of -33.28%. The year-to-date price change ratio is -14.91%. The stock's GF Score is 39/100, indicating poor future performance potential.

Financial Health of BlackRock Health Sciences Trust II

The company's Financial Strength is reflected in its Balance Sheet Rank of 8/10. However, its Profitability Rank is low at 1/10. The company's ROE and ROA stand at 9.36 and 9.12 respectively. The Cash to Debt Rank is 1, indicating a weak financial position.

BlackRock Health Sciences Trust II's Stock Momentum

The stock's RSI 5 Day is 16.76, RSI 9 Day is 22.46, and RSI 14 Day is 25.59. The Momentum Index 6 - 1 Month is -12.45 and Momentum Index 12 - 1 Month is -5.99. The RSI 14 Day Rank is 334 and Momentum Index 6 - 1 Month Rank is 1438, indicating weak momentum.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Saba Capital Management, L.P. (Trades, Portfolio)'s recent acquisition of additional shares in BlackRock Health Sciences Trust II is a significant move that increases its stake in the company. Despite the stock's poor future performance potential and weak financial position, the firm's increased investment could be a strategic move based on its investment philosophy. This transaction is likely to have a significant impact on both the firm's portfolio and the traded stock.

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